Expert Answers about Flat Tow Wiring Harness

• Will Hopkins HM56203 Flat Tow Wiring Harness Operate License Plate Lamps on Vehicle
• Depending on what point in the factory taillight harness the license plate lamp is wired in, it's entirely possible that the license plate lamp on your 2007 Liberty could be bypassed when flat towing. Unfortunately, I was unable to find any specific information on this, either online or from Hopkins. If your license plate lamp doesn't illuminate when flat towing, you would indeed need to run a jumper from the # HM56203 harness to your license plate lamp. You can see an install video...
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• Do I need a Wiring Harness to Prevent any Steering Issues while Flat-Towing My 2021 Jeep Cherokee?
• I believe you are referring to the Jeep/Mopar wiring harness that was needed on the Cherokees to prevent steering system issues when flat towing. The great news is that your 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk does not need that harness as Jeep was able to solve that issue. The Roadmaster Direct Connect Base Plate # RM-521451-5 that you referenced is the correct fit for your 2021 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk and would be a really great, easy-to-use base plate. In addition to the base plates, you...
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• Will Miles Accumulate on Odometer of 2021 Jeep Gladiator When Flat Towed
• Miles are not added onto the odometer of the 2021 Jeep Gladiator when it's flat towed. The odometer is electronic, not mechanically driven off the transmission or differential so miles will not accumulate when the vehicle isn't running. In order to safely flat tow your Gladiator, you'll need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a taillight wiring harness, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter if the installed height of the base plates has a +/- 3 inch difference...
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• Where Does a Brake Controller Plug Into on a 1998 Ford F 150 and F 250 Light Duty
• Some 1998 Ford F-150 and F-250 Light Duty Trucks have a factory installed connector and some do not. This depends on if you have a factory tow package or not. To figure out if your vehicle has a tow package, you can contact your local Ford Dealer and give them your Vehicle Identification Number, and they will be able to tell you if you have a factory tow package. If you do have a factory installed brake controller wiring harness it will be near the diagnostic port on the underside of the...
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• What Lighting Functions Does a Tow Ready 4-Way Vehicle Wiring Harness Provide
• Trailer wiring harness # 118551 will provide the basic light functions: left and right turn signals, brake lights, and running lights (tail lights). It will not provide reverse lights which are not common on trailers in the US. If your trailer does have reverse lights then it likely has something other than a 4-Way flat connector. If you can tell me the type of trailer connector on the trailer and the specific year, make, and model of the vehicle I can make sure we get you the proper connector. If...
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• Does T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness 118384 have Combined Brake Light and Turn Signal Functions
• Tow package wiring on a vehicle is already converted to combine the brake and turn signal lights onto the same circuit which is what trailers use. Wiring harness # 118384 Tees in line with the factory 7-Way wiring and provides a 4-Way flat connector in addition to the factory 7-Way so when using it the brake and turn signal lights will also be on the same circuits.
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• Hopkins Vehicle Wiring Harness For a 2019 Nissan Frontier
• On your 2019 Nissan Frontier that came with the factory harness, you will only need to plug in the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM43534 once. Then when you need to use the towing connections you will just plug into either the 4-way flat or 7-way blade connectors. Some Dielectric Grease # 11755 is recommend on the connectors to protect against corrosion and other wiring issues.
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• 2002 PT Cruiser Turn Signals Light Up When Being Flat Towed
• Thank you for your purchase of the 7 pin wiring harness from etrailer, and there are a couple issues that may be occurring, but not knowing the harness you have on your PT Cruiser does make it more difficult. You say you are sure the wiring is correct, so I assume you have verified the proper signals are getting through, but I do have to mention that if not, I recommend starting there, and testing them with a circuit tester like # PTW2979. Another issue is that your 2002 PT Cruiser has...
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• What Is The Wiring Configuration For 4-Way Round Connector
• On a flat 4-way connector, the standard function is Green is the right turn signal and brake, Yellow is left turn signal and brake, White is ground, and Brown is the running lights, used when the headlights are on. You may want to test the wires for function just to be sure. You can use a circuit tester like part # PTW2992 for that. I have attached a photo that shows typical wiring for a 4-way round connector.
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• Removing Diodes From Lighting Used For Flat-Towing 2003 Acura TL
• In order to remove the diodes from your Acura, you can do a couple things. If you want to remove the wiring harness altogether, simply trace the wires from the connector at the front of your Acura and find each diode used for your vehicle. The diode should be installed very near the tail lights. Use a circuit tester like part # 3808 and find the wire that shows current only when the left turn signal is used. Remove the diode and then use a connector to reattach the wires that the diode...
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• Is 2006 Pontiac Vibe FWD Automatic Transmission Flat Towable
• According to my research, your best bet would be to use a Tow Dolly like # RM-2050-1, but ONLY if your Vibe is equipped with the U341E automatic transmission, it can be towed if a transmission lube pump is installed. We don't offer the lube pumps, you'd need to locate a part # LP-BK01-019 lube pump kit online. If you decide to go that route, you'd need base plates, a tow bar, safety cables, a wiring harness, a supplemental braking system and possibly a high/low adapter to successfully...
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• Recommended Replacement 4-Flat Wiring Harness
• From the image you attached, I think what you have is each of the taillight circuits on your 4-way have two wires ran to them for each side of the trailers wiring. You can wire the two wires of each pin to the single wires of a new 4-way allowing the circuits to get the same signal. Depending on how much of the wiring length needs replaced, you can use the Hopkins Endurance Easy-Pull Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Connector, # HM38134 for a short length. If you have damage to the last few feet...
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• Can a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Be Dolly Towed
• According to our friends at Roadmaster, you'd need to have a driveline disconnect installed on your Wrangler in order to pull it on a tow dolly such as the # RM-2050-1 you'd looked at. Jeep agrees with this, as the owner's manual states that vehicle should not be dolly towed. The good news is that you can flat tow your Jeep Wrangler. You can set up your Jeep for flat towing for about the same cost as a new tow dolly. You'd need a tow bar, base plates, safety cables, a wiring harness, a...
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• Will the etrailer Hitch Match the Towing Capacity of My 2022 Kia Telluride?
• According to the owner's manual I found online for your 2022 Kia Telluride, it has a towing capacity of 5,000 lbs for a trailer so long as that trailer has brakes (I do recommend verifying this in your version of the manual). And yes, you will indeed be able to tow that capacity with the etrailer hitch that fits your '22 Telluride: - etrailer Hitch Receiver # e95ZR The etrailer # e95ZR has a 5,000 lb towing and 500 lb tongue weight capacity which are the exact limits of your '22 Telluride...
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• Is The Mopar Wire Harness Required To Flat Tow A 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk
• The harness you're referring to is to fix the "Death Wobble" that some Jeep owners were experiencing, but the issue was fixed with the 2019+ models so you should not need it. That being said you can still reach out to Mopar to confirm if they've been receiving reports of any issues with your specific model. Your battery will drain while you tow so you will want to install a charge line kit # RM-156-25 to keep it charged while you tow. If there isn't a charge line ran for your motorhome...
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• Should I Get The Factory Towing Package Or Go With An Aftermarket Set Up On A 2022 Chevy Traverse?
• If you are looking at upgrading to a 2022 Chevy Traverse specifically so you can start towing a camper, I highly recommend going with the aftermarket set up. Not only will this be quite a bit less expensive, these will tend to be longer lived than what comes from the factory as they are specifically built to last. Having a towing package also does not mean the vehicle can tow more than non-towing models, so I say save the money. Especially since the American made Curt # CU29FR hitch will...
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• Tail Lights Covered By Bike Rack Solution
• The lights on the Demco Tow Lights w/ Wiring Harness # DMKKLB do not adjust from the vertical 180° position. The feet on # DMKKLB do adjust positions left and right for different angles. I recommend using the Roadmaster Standard Magnetic Tow Lights # RM-2120 to alleviate your blocked tail lights. The harness plugs into your 4 way flat trailer harness and uses magnetism to secure to the back of your vehicle. If you have nothing for the magnets to stick too, you can use # 3378895404 to fix...
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• Can A 2015 Honda CRV Pull A 5 x 10 Trailer
• Yes, as long as you do not exceed the gross towing capacity of your 2015 Honda CRV. The tow rating of the vehicle can be found in your owners manual. I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" Item # 75742. This hitch is a class III hitch with a 675lb tongue weight and a 4500lb gross towing weight. For your wiring I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector Item # 118561. This harness is a simple plug in instillation...
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• How Can I Determine If My 2023 Toyota Highlander LE Has The Factory Tow Package Or Not?
• The only way to really know if your 2023 Toyota Highlander LE has the factory tow package or not is to contact your local Toyota dealer with your VIN. They can tell you exactly what features your vehicle came with. Vehicles with the factory tow package would have the connector right behind the bumper like you described. So based on that, it sounds like you do have the tow package. We still recommend having a dealership run your VIN to be sure. If you do have the tow package, we suggest...
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• How Do I Tell if I Have a Factory Tow Package on My 2022 Kia Sorento?
• In order to tell if you have a factory tow package on your 2022 Kia Sorento, there will be tail light wiring connectors behind the rear driver's side tire. This will be on the exterior of the frame rail. In order to see these ports, you will have to remove the underbody cover in order to expose those connectors. I went ahead and attached a photo of what these connectors look like on a 2020 model. Your will look very similar. If you discover that you do not have the factory tow package,...
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